Higher Level Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring primary school in Cardiff seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support classes across reception to Year 6. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective classroom management and communication skills. The role offers a salary up to £36,363 pro rata for 34 hours a week during term time. Applications should emphasize relevant experience and be submitted by November 24, 2025.

Qualifications

• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
• Applicants must have experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes across the school during teachers’ PPA time.
• Support and encourage pupils to reach their full potential.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences.

Skills

Effective classroom management skills

Communication skills

Positive disposition

Adaptability

Education

Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

Job description

Overview

Bishop Childs Church in Wales Primary School, Willowbrook Drive, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0AY

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Price

Age Range: 4-11  NOR 210

Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Post Ref: ED50296700

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata

Hours: 34hrs per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Required as soon as possible

Bishop Childs Church in Wales Primary is a friendly and caring Christian school where both staff and learners are inspired to achieve their full potential. The school benefits from a creative and encouraging staff team, who cooperate effectively.

Responsibilities

• The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a hard-working, proactive and adaptable higher level teaching assistant to cover classes across the school (Reception to Year 6) during teachers’ PPA time.
• The successful candidate will:
• have a positive and confident disposition
• communicate clearly with learners and colleagues
• demonstrate effective classroom management skills
• get to know learners quickly and support them to make the best progress possible
• maintain a calm and purposeful learning environment
• facilitate engaging learning experiences, based on school planning
• use time efficiently
• support and encourage pupils to reach their full potential
• become a highly-valued member of our teaching team

Qualifications and Requirements

• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
• Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
• Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button. Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.

Application Process

• Candidates are advised to write their application form by referring to each point in the attached personal specification. Please provide examples from your own experience.
• Application closing date: Monday 24th November 2025 at 12 noon
• Interviews: Week beginning 1st December 2025

Safeguarding, Equality and Inclusion

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those: under 25; not in employment, education or training; from our local communities including disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities; and those able to communicate fluently in Welsh.